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1. HOMEMADE GROUT CLEANER

Just two ingredients to make your grout lines look brand new! If it can clean that, I’m sure it could clean just about anything. It’s probably a good idea to do this a couple of times a year to prevent the build up from happening in the first place.

Plus, check out this Grout Maintenance and Cleaning Guide that includes comprehensive information about grout cleaning. 

2. GETTING RID OF MILDEW STINK

It’s the worst! It’s even worse when you go over to someone else’s house, and reluctantly dry off with one of their stinky mildew towels. In fact, there is a particular hair salon that I’ve been to that is famous for their mildew towels. I don’t know how this happens unless they’re leaving their towels in the washing machine for days before switching them, but I think they should read this tip! It’s so easy and just requires one ingredient.

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3. DIY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SPRAY BOTTLE

Turn your hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle! Just replace the bottle cap with a spray bottle head. This stuff is good for cleaning all sorts of things like windows, tubs, and toilets.

4. REMOVING WHITE MARKS ON FURNITURE

How and why does this happen? Apparently, it’s steam from hot dishes that gets trapped under the finish. It happens to my dining room table when a hot paper plate is placed on it. The marks tend to fade over time, but they last for quite a while. But, there is a way to get rid of them fast! You’d be surprised at how easy the technique is.

5. HOW TO CLEAN A MICROFIBER COUCH

Microfiber is one of my favorite materials. It’s just so soft and cozy, and my kids love making designs in the seat cushions. BUT, it does have a tendency to showcase stains, even minor ones — there’s a fix for that! And, it only requires one ingredient. It will practically look brand new after a good scrub.

6. NON-STICK GRILL MEANS LESS MESS

This is more of a cleaning prevention rather than a tip, but that’s ok because there’s nothing fun about scraping charred chicken off of a grill. Who knew an onion could be so magical?! Get the full instructions here.

7.RECONDITIONING CAST IRON

I’ve only owned one of these beautiful pans for a few years now, and I’ve come to learn that they take a lot more care than your traditional non-stick pan. You certainly can’t just throw them in the dishwasher, but they should last you for many, many years if not forever! This method seems to be the most popular way to get these guys clean and reconditioned. You’re basically going to soak it in equal parts of water and vinegar until the rust starts to break away, and then oil and bake it. Yes, bake it! Follow the instructions here.